Should we or should we not yetconsider adopting?

Yes , I think adopting a child is best way to fight against lonliness. A couple should wait for some 3 to 5 years depends on there age . If they are old then may be three years , if they are young they can wait for 5 years. I don't think so adopting child from family or relatives is useful . Go out and seek for a child who doesn't have parents. May be you can help a life to reach to heights.

I guess it depends really - you don't wanna jump in too early just incase it takes longer to conceive your own! I think adoption is a WONDERFUL thing, it gives an otherwise unwanted child, a new chance to have their own family, loads of love & a new chance! I didn't realise you could adopt a child from a family member (i thought it went on people who are already on a waiting list or something) but if you can do it that way then it would be idea coz they'd still be a part of the same family!

I think that the timing differs with everyone .... it is a big decision and commitment.... first I think you and your husband should really talk about the idea and how you both feel.... I think that adoption is a wonderful thing.... it gives a child who may not have had the chance, a chance to be part of a loving family ..... Adopting a relatives child is also ideal.... because then the child is brought up in its natural family environment and later will not have the emptiness of trying to find their biological parents when they get older.

It depends on both of you. Are you ready and willing to raise a child you didn't give birth to like it was your own? What if you get pregnant and bear a child later? Would you treat your biological child and your adopted child the same way? I believe adoption is a wonderful idea, but you should be ready for it. It's taking on the responsibillity of raising a child. You are going to be responsible for that child, because from the moment you adopt him, you ARE his parents! I wish you all the luck in your decision!

i think that's ok to adopt if you can, i mean if you have money to take of your adopted child. Although is not your own, you have to very responsible still. And you have to check and clear all the papers needed to be adopting a child legally, so when you are emotionally attached to them and their real parents shows up, you have the documents to prove that you indeed adopt the child but legally.

I guess it depends really - you don't wanna jump in too early just incase it takes longer to conceive your own! I think adoption is a WONDERFUL thing, it gives an otherwise unwanted child, a new chance to have their own family, loads of love & a new chance! I didn't realise you could adopt a child from a family member (i thought it went on people who are already on a waiting list or something) but if you can do it that way then it would be ideal coz they'd still be a part of the same family!

To adopt, depends on a lot of things. One, your age. There is no length of time to put on how long to wait. If you adopt a relatives child, it will have more problems down the road, as with all adopted kids anyways. And, can you afford a child? They are so expensive forever. And, will you be happy, if the personality or character doesn't match your own? You cannot give them back. Think about an older child, who cannot get adopted as easily, one you can meet and bond with first. Good luck dear. God loves you, M&M

We are considering adopting also.We talked about it but haven't looked into it much.I am 44 and my husband is 29.I have a 21 year old son already and I don't want to be pregnant.I am too old and it is risky.We have been together for a year and a half.I don't think that there is a right amount of time to wait.If you were not in love you would not have gotten married.I don't think that I would adopt from a relative.I would be afraid that they would interfere with the childs life.There would probably be alot of family disputes.I wish my son would get married and have a child.This way I could spoil him or her and then give them back.LOL.But seriously children will change your life forever so consider it carefully.

It depends on your age. If you are in your late twenties, I would say as soon as the doctor tells you that you have a less than 10 percent or 0 percent chance of conceiving is to start applying. I would think it would be okay to adopt a relative's child, but you may have to consider your husband's point of view. He might not. Mine did not, but we still were able to adopt. If you are older than 25 you may not be able to get a new born, at least here in Canada. In the States, there are more chances of private adoptions. Wishing you the best of luck in increasing the size of your family!!!!

Personally I don't think there really is a "time" to wait. I think it needs to be agreed on by both prospective parents. Years ago I knew a couple who were married 10 years and had not concieved. The went through the adoption agency and got a darling little girl. 3 months later the mother became pregnant. After the birth of their second daughter they decided to adopt a little boy. Yep, 3 months later she was pregnant again and delivered a boy. They now have 4 children.

My sister and her husband has been married for 5 years now and are still childless. They are also planning to adopt but my parents suggested not now. They said it's too early. What if after adopting they'll be able to have their own child it will create a problem for them and for their children. My parents told them to consult a specialist first to help my sister in conceiving a child. For you, I suggest that you try some other options first like going to the doctor for help and most especially continuous prayer. God sees the truth but waits.

I think that adopting a child takes a long time, so I think if that is the route that you are thinking that you have to eventually head down, I would get your name in to the adoption agencies as soon as possible, so that you have a hope of getting a child into your home. Also though keep trying while you are waiting. I don't think adopting a family member's child would be a good idea, but then maybe I am wrong, I know that the kids that are born into our family, I very much would like to stay in this family, but I think that it would be very difficult to raise the child, and still have the interactions with the family. God Bless and Good Luck.

i think as we gt a gud child...be it a male or a female...we shud consider of adopting...be it a relative's or a frend's child...no problms fr tht...bt once adopted we shud take care of the child as if its r own child....there is no time of adoption after marriage....u can wait fr 2 or more or 5 yrs...as u wish....it is entirely based on ur choice...bt make the right choice...will b better fr u at the end...

I think adoption is a wonderful thing no matter what your timing is. There is always a child in need of a loving home. I speak from the point of view of a mother that has given a child up for adoption. I was 18 yrs old and was definetly not ready for parenthood...my son was adopted by my best friends aunt and I could'nt have been happier with my choice of parents for my son. They ended upo getting pregnant after all (2 years after adopting my son), and they love both of their children equally. You'll know in your own heart when the time is right and as a good mother you will never treat any of your children diffrently (adopted or natural). I wish you both the best of luck!

I think you should first talk with your doctor and find out if there is a health issue that is preventing you from getting pregnant. Besides would it be so terrible to have an adopted child as well as a biological child? I know many couples that have both and love all their children equally.

definitely adopting is a million dollar idea. there r many example(susmita sen, angelina jolie etc.)it is the best idea. u should be proud of it.